Igbokwe has signed a two-year deal that will keep him at Estadio dos Arcos until 2026.
The 22-year-old was part of Nigeria’s last Under -23 team under coach Salisu Yusuf.
He spent the last four years at Gent, where he won the Belgian Under-21 cup in the 2022-23 season.
In the season under review, the Right2Win Sports Club product scored 12 goals and bagged eight assists for Jong Gent.
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Nicknamed “Little Magician”, the pacy, skilful and energetic footballer, can play anywhere upfront and can also function as a creative midfielder.
He’s expected to be an integral part of coach Luis Freire’s team in the coming season.
